As a writer, it’s important to challenge yourself. There are a lot of writing challenges out there, many of which I’ve done myself. I’ve always found them to be super helpful for brainstorming and perfecting my craft. To give back to the awesome writing community, I decided to create a few of my own. I’ll… Read Article →
Winter is here and just because the series finale of “Game of Thrones” was disappointing doesn’t mean that your “Date Nights” this winter have to be. It can be hard to come up with fun date night ideas during the winter months. Most outdoors activities are out. It’s cold and lots of times we just… Read Article →
When it gets colder outside, a lot of us, (including me), tend to let those awesome, healthy habits we’ve developed in the summer slip away. I used to go into a sort of ‘winter hibernation’ every year and I think a lot of it was due to seasonal depression. Staying healthy year round is important… Read Article →
Most days when I wake up, I definitely don’t feel like I’m 30 but here I am. Am I where I thought I would be at 30? Nope. Are any of us, really though? And you know what? That’s perfectly okay. Life doesn’t always look the way we imagined it, but that doesn’t make it… Read Article →
Life as a creative takes it’s toll. If you create anything – you’re a creative. Nobody can take that away from you, except you. We all undergo feelings of imposer syndrome, self-doubt and those annoying times we listen to the wrong types of critics. Some days, the creative juices just aren’t flowing. We can hit… Read Article →
It took me a long time to realize just how powerful our mindset really is. When I was at my lowest, I completely blame my mindset; the constant negativity was slowly drowning me. I didn’t understand how to be more positive and had basically just accepted anxiety & depression as a part of my life…. Read Article →
Here’s another guest post from Aleksander Pichkur: What is a rock ballad? An extremely emotional and touching song with a great solo and deep meaning? Yes, but it can be fast or slow, quiet or noisy, acoustic or electronic. The main thing that must be present in it is a special spirit of ballad rock,… Read Article →
Baton Rouge, the second largest city in Louisiana with a population of approximately 230,000, is a real gem of the south. This capital city offers more than 300 years of history, a diverse culture, delicious food, and unique architecture. Nicknamed the “Red Stick,” it also serves as an excellent hub for exploring nearby cities like… Read Article →
Writing creatively can be a challenge but there are ways to really hone your skills. I took some creative writing classes in college and those classes actually prompted my risky decision to be a full-time writer. I have tried just about every creative writing exercise out there. Some are great while others haven’t really done… Read Article →
Truly knowing yourself is actually something that few people accomplish. Why? Maybe we’re afraid of who we really are and what we truly believe. Either way, I think it’s important to really know yourself. I think these questions would work great for journal prompts as well as conversation topics with your significant other or those… Read Article →